Lab Processing Assistant- Genomics Extraction Core

Mayo Career Site US; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Laboratory Processing Assistant to support patient testing in the clinical laboratory. You will perform pre-analytic specimen processing, operate equipment, enter orders, and respond to phone inquiries while ensuring patient identification accuracy and resolving related issues.

The role includes training others, maintaining supply inventory, and operating automated systems. Eligibility includes completing 2 years in the position before moving to other Mayo Clinic roles,

Qualifications

• 2 years in this position before being eligible to apply to other Mayo Clinic positions
• No visa sponsorship for this role

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic specimen processing
• Operate laboratory and office equipment
• Enter information and test orders into the LIS and respond to high volume inquiries
• Ensure correct patient identification and resolve related issues
• Perform complex reagent preparation
• Manage work unit supply inventory
• Operate automated systems
• Provide training to others

Job description

As a Laboratory Processing Assistant (LPA), you will be an integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing. You will be responsible for the following responsibilities.

• Performing pre-analytic specimen processing
• Operating a variety of laboratory and office equipment
• Entering information and test orders into the laboratory computer system and responding to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information
• Ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues
• Performing complex reagent preparation
• Managing work unit supply inventory
• Operating automated systems
• Providing training to others

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

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*Individuals hired to this position will be required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.*

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. **